ACI Code 323 was introduced in November of 2024 and is ready for adoption by authorities having jurisdiction in green building standards, as well as for incorporation into project specific specifications. In this presentation, Nathan Forrest PE, Technical Director at California Nevada Cement Association will briefly review the ACI 323 Code requirements and then walk through specific examples of how the code can be utilized on projects of varying size and scope. Join us on: Fe

Research funded by the ACI Foundation will utilize insights gathered from stakeholder dialogues. The University of California, Davis is hosting a series of three free virtual listening sessions aimed at identifying the barriers to implementing innovative concrete materials across the infrastructure value chain. The virtual sessions, scheduled for February 2026, will provide a forum for open dialogue among industry stakeholders to inform an action-oriented roadmap for the futu

In November 2025, NEU released a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide examines concrete’s role in global carbon emissions, life-cycle thinking and carbon quantification tools, as well as a full spectrum of binder-level strategies, including SCMs, mineral fillers, blended cements, low-carbon portland cements, and alternative cements. It also introduces aggregate, reinforcement, and water-level pathways, along with supporting concepts such as mix

On December 4, 2025, a room full of more than 200 attendees listened intently to a presentation by NEU's President, Charles Nmai, Distinguished Engineer and Director of Concrete Sustainability at Master Builders Solutions , during the ASTM Workshop on Low-Carbon Concrete: Industry Trends and Other Impacts on ASTM Cement and Concrete Standards. Nmai's presentation, “Low-Carbon Concrete: An ACI Past-President Perspective," highlighted the continuing need for collaboration and c

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete joined leading organizations from the cement, concrete, and steel industries during the 2025 Construction Materials Carbon Progress Summit to convene and document emissions avoidance and reduction measures, lowering embodied carbon metrics in nonresidential and infrastructure construction. Presented by Concrete Products , Cement Optimized , and Climate Earth, the December 4, 2025, event also included experts from th

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete successfully concluded their participation at Big 5 Global 2025. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 24-27, the organizations hosted the "Concrete Talks powered by ACI and the ACI UAE Chapter" sessions, bringing technical expertise to one of the construction industry's most influential events. The sessions served as a platform for engineers, researchers, and i

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete announces the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials . The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture decisions that designers, engineers, contractors, and policymakers make at the project level. The goal is to support

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced its participation at Big 5 Global 2025, November 24-27, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As part of the event, ACI will host the “Concrete Talks powered by ACI and the ACI UAE Chapter” conference sessions, an engaging series of expert-led discussions exploring sustainable concrete design and durability, technology, and regional carbon neutrality efforts. The “Concrete Talks powered by ACI” sessions are scheduled for November 2

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the appointment of Kerry Sutton, PE, LEED AP, as its new Executive Director. In this role, Ms. Sutton will lead NEU’s mission to foster global collaboration, accelerating the adoption and use of reduced-carbon concrete technologies. Ms. Sutton brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the concrete sector, with a strong background in design, construction, and materials. Her appointment signals

At the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete held a session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on Carbon-Reduction 201: What’s Next for Concrete Stakeholders. The session now has the presentations available for download. This session brought together key stakeholders to discuss what is needed to reach carbon-reduction goals, address the challenges faced, and explore how to foster sector partnerships—g

As the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore the sessions focused on...

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete is pleased to announce that  FORTA LLC products, Forta-Ferro® fibrous...

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a mission critical technology in the roadmap to decarbonize the cement and concrete industries. In June 2025, Heidelberg Materials launched the first industrial scale CCS project at the cement manufacturing facility in Brevik, Norway. This breakthrough technology is up and running now allowing Heidelberg Materials to offer evoZero Carbon Captured Brevik, a high-quality carbon captured cement enabling net-zero concrete. Once the CCS system a

Presented by Ash Grove, a CRH Company, a leading supplier of cement in the United States and a champion of new cementitious materials. For 142 years, Ash Grove has provided cementitious materials to construct the highways, bridges, commercial and industrial complexes, homes, and other structures fundamental to the nation’s economic vitality and quality of life. Matt Spencer, VP of customer solutions, and Cheng Qi, Director of R&D, discussed the company’s long history and curr

View webinar CTS Cement is the leading manufacturer of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement in North America. Nick de Ocampo, Director of Sustainability at CTS Cement, will discuss the company’s history, development, and implementation of CSA cement throughout the years. The webinar will highlight the performance characteristics that make CSA cements an excellent choice for high-performance, long-lasting concrete solutions. Because of the increased performance, CSA cements en

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2025) A report released today by the American Cement Association’s (ACA) market intelligence team predicts the...

View on-demand webinar Eco Material Technologies is the leading provider of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in North America. With over four decades of experience in marketing fly ash to the concrete industry, Eco Material is a pioneer in developing new construction material technologies. The company provides low-carbon footprint supplementary cementitious materials that can partially replace cement and offset its associated emissions. Building on the expertise of

“Portland Cement Association” is changing to “American Cement Association”   Portland Cement Association, the national association...

The Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD), headquartered in Doha, Qatar, and the American Concrete Institute (ACI),...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the release of ACI 323 PLUS, an annual digital subscription that provides...